Martial art that uses mostly legs?

Does anybody know a good martial art that uses almost all leg movements? I'm not the kind of person for upper body strength and I really want some type of martial art of self defense that really works to my advantage, meaning something that uses arms only as a last resort or defensive "mechansim." If you can, could you include any martial arts studio like that in or around the Erie, PA area?

Martial art that uses mostly legs?
im dissapointed in people here...tae kwon do...is that all they know? Muay Thai and capoera...dont know if i spelled it right...but u should know...martiall arts is really about the flow of ure body movement and its about attack and counter attack...using mostly legs is bad in close in fighting...once i get through ure kicks i can beat ure face in with punches...
Reply:tae kwon do, kick boxing
Reply:Taekwondo is the first that comes to mind. Almost 90% of attacks in tkd are kicks. Punches are taught but not really used much in sparring. They are used in the forms but not as a major focus point.





However, upper body strength is not required with many martial arts. If you look at many Karate and Kung Fu masters they are weak looking older men. The moves taught are based on using the strength you have. Almost any art shouls teach you how to use your own abilities better rather then forcing you to build strength where you do not have it. The strength you build is a side effect of the workout not the requirement of the art.
Reply:Tae kwon do does a lot of kicking. But I wouldn't suggest that it is the best for you are anyone. You may not have strong upper body strength right now. But in a good school you should learn to train your mind and your body. I can tell you from my own experiences that there are many techniques that I may never use in a fight or while sparring. Everyone tends to favor their own favorite techniques. They become natural. In other words you don't have to think of which one of a hundred to use. You instinctively you the one best suited for you depending on what your opponent has done.
Reply:Tae Kwon Do. However good luck using those styles effective unless you find one of extreme rare TKD school that actually teach you something effective.





Next close is Muay Thai, however they does use a LOT of upper body strenghtness due to clinch.





However in end I doubt you'll ever do well for self defense because you'll not have any confident. If you don't have any confident, you'll not do well at anything peroid!
Reply:Taekwondo is great for foot techniques!!!
Reply:Hi


1. Tae Kwon Do


2. Muay Thai


3. Northern Styles of Kung Fu


4. Wushu


Thanks


wayne...
Reply:Upper body strength, or lack there of, shouldn't be your deciding factor in training a Martial art. Martial arts use more than just strength. Worry more about proper foot work and body motion and you will have success in what ever art you choose. I train under a Master that is 82yrs old. His body weight is around 120lbs. When he "give you easy push" I usually end up flying through the air before I land on my A55. Physics and the laws of motion have a lot to do with the arts.


Good luck!!!
Reply:I knew everyone would say Tae Kwon Do





BUT in actuality, if you want real training, real strength, go for Muay Thai.....And scotticus is absolutely correct!!!!